Yosvany Terry

San Jose knows how to throw a party _ a really big party. For proof, just make your way to the capital of Silicon Valley this weekend (Aug. 8-10).

The enormous 19th annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, will feature more than 100 bands, over 1,000 musicians and is expected to draw approximately 100,000 fans. The festivalâ€™s 10 indoor and outdoor stages are all located in the cityâ€™s downtown area and will collectively turn San Jose into the center of the jazz universe for one weekend.